Smartwatch and control method thereof

Abstract

A smartwatch and a control method thereof are disclosed. According to an embodiment, the smartwatch includes a tilt sensor unit configured to sense a tilt of the smartwatch; a display unit configured to display an image; and a processor configured to control the tilt sensor unit and the display unit, wherein, when a front of the display unit is directed in a predetermined direction, the processor is further configured to: acquire, using the tilt sensor unit, a first rotation angle in a first direction when the smartwatch rotates in the first direction based on a rotation axis of the smartwatch and perform a first command corresponding to the first direction when the first rotation angle exceeds a first threshold angle, acquire, using the tilt sensor unit, a second rotation angle in a second direction when the smartwatch rotates in the second direction based on the rotation axis and perform a second command corresponding to the second direction when the second rotation angle exceeds a second threshold angle, and wherein the first direction is an opposite direction of the second direction and the first threshold angle is greater than the second threshold angle.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is the National Phase of PCT / KR2013 / 010286 filed on Nov. 13, 2013, which is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14 / 078,283 filed on Nov. 12, 2013 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,896,526) and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a) to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2013-0105027 filed on Sep. 2, 2013, all of which are hereby expressly incorporated by reference into the present application.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The disclosure relates to a smartwatch and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a device for performing various commands according to direction of rotation and rotation angle of a smartwatch.BACKGROUND ART[0003]With advances in technology, development of wearable computers has accelerated. Wearable computers refer to computers that a user can naturally wear like clothes, wristwatches, glasses, or accessories. Although smartphones and tablet PCs can be conveniently used using user fingers or a touch pen, th...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This solution enables more intuitive and accurate control of smartwatches by preventing malfunctions and providing rapid, convenient command execution based on user intent, considering physical characteristics and context.

Problems solved by technology

Although smartphones and tablet PCs can be conveniently used using user fingers or a touch pen, they may be inconvenient in that the user has to stow the same in a pocket or bag or carry such devices.

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